Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer
Location: Keynsham, Bristol, GB, BS31 2AT
Submarine Support Engineering
SF39138
Salary: £37,165 - £41,710

About the role

Here at Babcock International we're looking to recruit a Mechanical Engineer.

The Submarine Support Engineering (SSE) Mechanical Team provide mechanical engineering support for in-service and future submarines.

The primary focus of the team is mechanical submarine systems and secondary submarine propulsion, supporting both the ministry of defence and internal customers with opportunities on a wide range of projects across the enterprise.

The SSE mechanical team is a multi-disciplinary team are from a variety of backgrounds, which include industry partners and is currently a 16 strongteam with future growth ambition. We are currently looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join the team

You'll undertake technical investigations and analysis to provide data for problem assessment/resolution and for design of improvements.

Other tasks will include:
- Apply engineering knowledge to produce technical solutions and documentation in support of assigned task and project;
- Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities;
- Plan, deliver and monitor assigned tasks and projects, ensuring requirements are delivered to time, quality and cost;
- Keep up to date in relevant technical areas and develop skills and capabilities to be able to provide effective delivery;
- Participate in bid preparation to facilitate the development of successful bids;
- Support less experienced team members to support both their effective working, and their development;

What do I need to do the role?
You will hold a minimum of degree qualification (ideally masters) in a relevant engineering discipline or have relevant domain engineering background.

We Would also like you to hold experience in the following:
- Ideally you will be a member of a relevant institution (e.g. IMechE, IMarEst etc.) and hold Chartered or Incorporated status (or be working towards)
- Previous submarine knowledge and experience working with submarine systems is desirable but not essential.
- Experience with CAD and analysis software packages is desirable (including but not limited to FloMaster, MathCAD, ANSYS, Inventor, AutoCAD or other similar packages);

What else do I need to know?
* The post will be based in an environment regulated by Trade Control legislation and involves working with controlled goods, technology and/or services. You must hold current, active security clearance or be willing to undergo the necessary process to obtain security clearance.
* We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

About Babcock International
For more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence Company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.

We're committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownership scheme. You'll benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.

Babcock offers a supportive environment including: enhanced employment terms and conditions, money purchase pension scheme with life assurance, share ownership scheme, Occupational Health services, flexible working hours (only non-industrials), career opportunities and specialist advice and guidance from our Learning & Development teams. Additional benefits may also apply for Management posts.

Application Guidance
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We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strive to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.

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Armed Forces Covenant
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 week's special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please visit our website.

Closing Date: 19/10/2021

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